33 on the chart. Cleveland rocker Stanley has died at age 72 after battling lung cancer. Stanley's family says in a statement he died Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Cleveland, where he performed regularly and worked at rock radio station WNCX. (CHUCK CROW/AP) Stanley will be buried in a private ceremony at Lake View Cemetery. The energy of his music and its ability to bring people together helped to make Cleveland the Rock and Roll Capitol of the World, and it galvanized the community to rally together and make our city the home of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Rocky River High School and Hiram My sincere condolences go out to the Stanley family on the passing of Michael. ", "Somebody once said that if you love your job then it's not really work," he said. I was so disappointed that this was the last book in the series, but when I wrote the authors on another matter, they said that there was a new one in the works and it would be out in July in the UK and in October in the US. We were big in Denver, we were big in Texas and Florida, but we couldnt get into Indianapolis.". An amazing book from Michael and Stanley, amazing for its contradictions and irony. (As a solo artist, Stanley recorded for MCA and Tumbleweed, and his first band, Silk, released an album for ABC in 1969, also produced by Szymczyk.) Born Michael Stanley Gee, he grew up in Northeast Ohio, graduating Hiram College, then later attended on a baseball scholarship. CLEVELAND If you grew up in Northeast Ohio in the 1970s and '80s, chances are, Michael Stanley and his band, the Michael Stanley Band, wrote the soundtrack to your formative years. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Doris Stanley. The Michael Stanley Band broke up in 1986, after having gone through a succession of major labels that included Epic, Arista and EMI America. (As a solo artist, Stanley recorded for MCA and Tumbleweed, and his first band, Silk, released an album for ABC in 1969, also produced by Szymczyk.) But before and after that, the band was disproportionately huge in Ohio and surrounding states, which took their song Midwest Midnight (introduced on the live album Stage Pass, with its famous cleavage-baring cover) to heart as a statement of regional pride. Another excellent addition to the Detective David "Kubu" Bengu series. What was missing was the wonderful sense of place that are in the previous books. Stanley was part of what would become known as the genre of "heartland rock," emphasizing the values of blue-collar middle America, along with such artists as Bob Seger and John Cougar Mellencamp. WNCX says he will be laid to rest at Lake View Cemetery in a private ceremony, and the family asks that donations be made to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and Cleveland Animal Protective League in his memory. Such grace.. It was a well-plotted police procedural that allowed the reader to fully follow the Botswana crime-solving process, which is similar to that in the US. But that was hardly the extent of his TV credits. I adored the idea of a Botswanaian police procedural that steps away from the philosophical Mma Ramotswe mysteries. In the Botswana of detective Kubu Bengu, all manner of nasty things are afoot, including political corruption, mineral exploitation, foreign influence and manipulation, not to mention multiple murders, some of them very close to home. Cleveland rock and roll legend Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72 following a months-long battle with lung cancer. Michael Stanley's passing at the age of 30 on Thursday, August 11, 2022 has been publicly announced by Sien-Shelton Funeral Home in Skiatook, OK. John called the Michael Stanley song Midwest, Midnight the greatest song about the music industry. He says the song explains why the Michael Stanley Band was a major regional band, but never huge nationally. Solid Gold Members get 5 years of shows, classic programs & themed box sets, plus weekly show download! That's what I wanted to do. It came to the end of the night and I was like, Wow. John himself was behind Michael Stanley.. His letter to his fans before his death says it all. Meanwhile, major trouble ensues in the mining town, when the elders decide not to accept the Chinese mining company's offer. You are a rocker! Hook is an essential for any good novelhow it start and keeps a leader keep on reading it. Those desiring may make contribution to Temple Beth El or. Kubu's father is killed and he is told he can't participate in the investigation. ", RELATED: Fans share favorite memories of Michael Stanley. The story felt disjointed and not up to their usual standard. No, we didn't.". He was at the station for more than 30 years, ending his stint just last month when ill health overtook him. A Death in the Family follows on from Deadly Harvest, that I read not so long ago. Funeral Home Services for Stanley are being provided by Ertel Funeral Home. Get help and learn more about the design. John even sat in on some recording sessions. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. Plus, weekly show download! Kubu is such a lovely character. All the way through the entire career, I could never get him a monster hit record that always pissed me off, Szymczyk told the Plain Dealer. When his father is stabbed to death, Kubu cannot stay away from the investigation, with his ego trumping common sense. Thats the kind of impact they had.. This book seemed to be especially long. El, 5150 Calkins Rd, Flint. It has been important to him to be on air up until recently, because you, his fans, mean that much to him., Stanley left an unreleased album in the can which brought producer Szymczyk back into the fold, more than 50 years after he produced the 1969 album by Silk, followed by a healthy run of records for Stanley and the MSB in the 70s. We had two top 40 hits. Morgan Stanley chief U.S. equity strategist Mike Wilson recently compared U.S. stock valuations to the "death zone" sometimes encountered by mountain climbers. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. It was really a lot of us against the world kind of feeling, he said. Stanley did his final afternoon drive shift on WNCX on Feb. 19. Most of the early records by Stanley and his group were produced by Bill Szymczyk, best known as the Eagles producer. Thats what I wanted to do.. Michael Stanley, who parlayed rocker stardom in the 70s and 80s into successful stints in radio and television in his later years, died Friday of lung cancer at his I'm generally not a fan of authors killing of family members of the protagonist. Of course not. Two years later, My Town became the bands second Top 40 hit, peaking at No. One evening Kuku's world is turned upside down when he, the detective, gets the call he himself so often had to make to the family of victims his gentle father has been stabbed to death in a deserted road. Hardly a day went by when John didnt play a Michael Stanley song or two, or three. The beloved musician-turned-DJ had been battling a serious illness for some time, and his former manager and best friend David Spero confirms to 3News the local entertainment legend passed away in his sleep Friday night at the age of 72. Kubu is told to stay off the case and focus on the murder-made-to-look-like- suicide of a civil servant in the mining department. There is a mine in the area that wants to expand and it would displace a lot of local villagers and the villagers are split whether to let the mine expand or not. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. a charity of one's choice. Sure it would have been nice if this had all lasted a bit longer but my time on this mortal coil has been blessed with great family, friends and coworkers and you cant ask for much more than that! Take care of yourself and each other and remember, now more than ever: Its your world pay attention! "And if that's true (and I definitely think it is) then I have been happily out of work for over fifty years!". He was 72 and his death was confirmed by his manager. On March 3, the classic rock station finally acknowledged his absence, saying, Michael Stanley is dealing with serious health issues that prevent him from joining you in his 3-7pm time slot. On Wednesday, the WNCX-FM radio station in Cleveland announced The group scored in 1981 when the song He Cant Love You cracked the Billboard Top 40, getting as high as No. He does and keeps getting reprimanded. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Monthly Listeners! How come we cant get Michael, too. He was huge in the Midwest Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh. I really, REALLY hope this is not the last in the Detective Kubu series! Michael Stanley April 29, 1968 - November 10, 2021 Raleigh, North Carolina - Michael Stanley, 53, of Raleigh, formerly of Dunn, died Wednesday, November 10, Stanley age of Saginaw, Michigan, born February 3rd, 1928 passed away on February 23rd, 2023 ;Surviving Stanley:Surviving besides his wife Bernice are two sons and one daughter, Gary Witkowski, Saginaw; Gail (John) Dumbra, Lewiston; Michael Witkowski, Saginaw; six grandchildren, Kirk, Jeffrey (Lauren), Brandon (Crystal), Jeremy, Justin and And I went back., John said. The family requests contributions in his memory to the Cleveland Food Bank (www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org) and/or the Cleveland Animal Protective League (www.clevelandapl.org). His contributions to rock and roll and our region will not be forgotten, and we are honored to preserve his legacy and tell his story forever at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame., A statement from his family said that the singer/songwriter (and, in his final act, DJ) full name Michael Stanley Gee had passed away peacefully at home on March 5th with his family by his side Michael battled lung cancer for seven months with the same strength and dignity he carried throughout his life. Services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, December 17, 2012 at Temple Beth. He also won 11 local Emmy Awards as co-host of WJW Channel 8s PM Magazine from 1987-90, and then spent another year on the stations Cleveland Tonight. Especially when no progress seems likely as the case progresses. WebSTR/AFP via Getty Images. Source: music-news.com Alice Cooper didn't know if he should leave the house with his make-up on at the height of his drink and drug addiction. They were a band and they got signed and everything was great, said John. The different strands of the same story come together at the end. Stanleys rock career was solid in Ohio and the Midwest, but never quite broke through nationally, save for his hit song He Cant Love You. He later was an afternoon drive DJ and Saturday mornings host playing classic rock on radio station 98.5 WNCX. Example video title will go here for this video. Thanks for all your help! A Death in the Family is book 5 in the Detective Kubu series written by brilliant writing team, Michael Stanley (Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip). 33 on the Billboard 100. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- If you grew up in the Rust Belt in the 1970's and 1980's, chances are you heard Michael Stanley on your radio at some point. Details! The author Michael Stanley (South African born writing duo Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip) have created a top notch and totally compelling Botswana police series, that is both atmospheric, gripping and utterly loveable. John was close personal friends with Stanley and the other band members, three of whom Gary Markasky, Michael Gismondi and Dan Pecchio were from Youngstown. I always find it mind boggling when more than one person has written a book as to how they can get on and make their ideas work together and yet these two are on their fifth book. In 1974, Stanley put together the band that would take his name and catapult him to success. The star of this series is the endearing and passionate Assistant Superintendent David 'Kubu' Bengu, a man with a remarkably big appetite for food, opera music, his family and ensuring that justice is served. Michael Stanley is the writing partnership of Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. Stanley is survived by two daughters, Anna Sary (Christian) and Sarah Sharp (Aaron); his wife, Ilsa Glanzberg and stepson Cole Sweeney; his sister, Nancy Oosterhoudt, and niece, Claire Kloss; and five grandchildren: Mallory Sidoti (Mike), Aidan Kraus, Brody Kraus, Wren Sary and Phoebe Sary. I got in it to be a songwriter. Marcia L. Stanley died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Heritage of Bel Share Obituary Let others know about I was literally stunned, said John, upon learning that legendary Cleveland rock and roll star Michael Stanley died Friday of lung cancer. He then transitioned into a radio personality. And the record they broke was Led Zepplins, said John. His heartland music resonated with legions of listeners, and his concerts set attendance records and took on mythic proportions. "My biggest regret is that, for a lot of people, there was a feeling that it wasnt a successful band or that we were only a Cleveland band." A bright light & warm soul. Hardly a day went by when John didn't play a Michael Stanley song - or two, or three. I have a little MP3 player, he said. As international thrillers go you'd be hard pushed in my opinion, to find a better series to indulge in. Michael graduated from Plano Senior High School, and went on to earn his Bachelor's of Business Administration and Finance from Texas Tech University in 2004. We will miss Michael dearly.. As an early reviewer I had the pleasure of reading my first Detective Kubu Mystery. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. MICHAEL STANLEY OBITUARY. This latest Detective Kubu Mystery is a gem, although the Botswana assistant superintendent of its CID is one frustrated detective throughout most of the novel. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. It was signed, T.J. We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2023, at the age of 66, Stanley Michael Black of Etters, Pennsylvania passed away. Two years later, "My Town" became the bands second Top 40 hit, peaking at No. I mean you felt like you were a part of that album even though you werent.. I was always drawn to the rousers and this one has more rousers than weepies.. He passed away August 18, 2020 following a brief battle with cancer. Johns ultimate tribute to Michael Stanley can be heard through his earphones during his daily walks in Poland Woods. I was literally stunned, said John, upon learning that legendary Cleveland rock and roll star Michael Stanley died Friday of lung cancer. It's been a while since I read one of these, but I'd forgotten the stark contrast between this depiction of Botswana, as a nation as flawed as most others, and that if Alexander McCall Smith, whose Botswana is idyllic, full of polite, respectful people who might succumb to greed, bad judgment, or witchcraft from time to time, but not much worse than that. This is not a terribly bleak depiction of this sunny land, but a reminder that even a country full of good people can fall prey to bad influences. But before the bus pulls out I wanted to thank all of you for being a part of my musical journey. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. But can he? Stanley started out as a solo artist in 1973 with two albums in a more contemplative singer/songwriter vein before forming the Michael Stanley Band, whose 1975 debut on Epic Records, You Break It You Bought It, introduced the more robust, arena-friendly anthems that the group came to be known for. Michael passed away from health complications and was surrounded by his family. Although he would continue to write, record, and perform his music for fans for decades to come, Michael Stanley became known to a whole new generation in Northeast Ohio on radio and television. John mentioned that the Michael Stanley Band broke the record at the Blossom Music Center for a three nightstand: 64,965 on August 23, 24, and 26, 1982. Will he compromise the case, should the culprit be apprehended? He played in a band called The Tree Stumps, then Silk, and was able to secure his first record contract in 1969. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16th 2023 from 10:00 AM to Although he went to Hiram on a baseball scholarship, Stanley quickly found his calling in music. "I didnt get into this whole thing to be the front man of MSB or whatever," Stanley told 3News' Monica Robins in 2014. That was the coolest thing. And I walk out the door, and Im walking down Federal Street, and I realize I never got paid. "I got in it to be a songwriter. He played in a band that was first called The Tree Stumps, then Silk, and was able to secure his first record contract in 1969. Photo: 98.5 WNCX/Facebook. Michael Stanley's health is keeping him off-air for the time being. In 1974, Stanley formed the band that took his name. Kubu comes back from a police conference in NY, inspired to find the truth, and restore his prodigious appetite. Michael was the king of Cleveland, and of course the Michael Stanley Band became a Midwest powerhouse, Walsh said in a statement published at Cleveland.com. Michael Stanley's passing at the age of 64 on Thursday, June 30, 2022 has been publicly announced by Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home in Cranston, RI. Choose from our database of on demand commercial free programs from the past 5 years, classic programs & themed box sets at your convenience! Did we reach the level that we wanted to, or that the fans wanted us to? a music critic and author who was raised in It starts with a family tragedy and ends up as a much more entangled, complicated tale of international corporate interests and corruption. You don't do that if you're not successful. So,they didnt give him any support. Singer-songwriter Michael Stanley died this week of lung cancer at age 72. A good mystery set in Botswana. He co-hosted PM Magazine on Clevelands Channel 8 from 1987-90. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Our readers left thousands of comments on our social media I didnt get into this whole thing to be the front man of MSB or whatever, Stanley told local Ohio TV station 3News Monica Robins in 2014. The Daily News publishes death notices and obituaries on a daily basis for Norfolkans, area residents and former residents. The Michael Stanley Band, or MSB for short, would record 11 studio albums and set concert attendance records at the Richfield Coliseum and Blossom Music Center. 39. Record executives soon changed his name from Michael Gee to Michael Stanley. All the murders are connected. As fans we adored and revered him, and in return he loved us right back. The live double album Stage Pass was recorded in Cleveland, and youd see him at the Agora [in Youngstown] and it was exactly the same vibe, said John. Michael Stanley was born on 25 March 1948 (age 72 years; as in 2021 at the time of death) in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. He was graduated from Hiram College. His fathers name was F. Stanley Gee and his mothers name is Martha Galloway Gee. Michael Stanley was one of the most famous American singers, songwriters, and musicians. Michael was born November 14, 1962 in Charleston South Carolina. The MSB had its biggest national profile in 1980 when the single He Cant Love You reached No. The clues lead to either the mine executives or the chief's son. "A Death in the Family" is the fifth in the Detective Kubu series set in Botswana, South Africa and my third foray into these exciting and hugely entertaining stories. But all the record companies cared about were the foreign bands they were signing. In its late 70s/early 80s heyday, the Michael Stanley Band would sell out multiple nights at the Richfield Coliseum and Blossom Music Center. "Michael Stanley is dealing with serious health issues that prevent him from joining you in his 3-7pm time slot. Stanley was deeply involved in the local Cleveland community, so much so that a section of Clevelands Huron Avenue was renamed Michael Stanley Way in 2019. Michael Stanley, who parlayed rocker stardom in the 70s and 80s into successful stints in radio and television in his later years, died Friday of lung cancer at his home. Even more importantly, Michaels songs spoke to our hearts., As fans we adored and revered him, and in return he loved us right back, Harris continued. Show your support Send a Gift Send a gift to a service or familys home. What follows is a very frustrating time for Kubu as his irascible boss Mabaku bars him from any participation in the investigation because of Kubu's obvious closeness to the victim. He played himself on an episode of The Drew Carey Show,whose theme songs was a cover of Cleveland Rocks and was set in the city. For the last three decades, Clevelanders were also lucky enough to have had Michael take us through afternoon drive time, playing classic rock songs on 98.5 WNCX. 07, 2021, 12:57 p.m. Cleveland music icon Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72. He is predeceased by his mother, Martha Fitzpatrick; his father, Stanley Gee; and his late wife, Denise Skinner. Greg Harris, president/CEO of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, released a statement saying: It is with a heavy heart that we share that Clevelands native son and local treasure Michael Stanley has passed away. The scenes of Kubu in the US were perhaps not strictly speaking necessary, but they were funny. The cause of death was lung cancer that had been diagnosed seven months earlier. He was the co-host of WJW Channel 8's PM Magazine and Cleveland Tonight from 1987-91. Even more importantly, Michaels songs spoke to our hearts. According to author Jacob Hoye in his book, "MTV Uncensored," "He Cant Love You" was the 47th video ever played on MTV. I was like, Damn, Bob (Seger) sure busted out. He will have a posthumous album, Tough Room, out later this year. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. Stanley was enough a part of Cleveland iconography that he appeared as himself on The Drew Carey Show, set in that city. I've read and enjoyed the other books with Detective Kubu. Szymczyk told Cleveland.com that although Stanley was in declining health as they cut the Tough Room album last year, Its pretty rocked out. Stanley Michael passed away on February 14, 2023 in Dove Creek, Colorado. Age 50, of Grand Blanc, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at his residence. The timing was awful because Stanleys wife, Libby, had recently given birth to twin daughters, Sarah and Anna. But Stanley, a guitarist and songwriter, still dreamed of a career in music. He always has rousers and weepies. He thanked his family, friends, co-workers, and supporters "for being a part of my musical journey" and ended with his famous catchphrase: "It's your worldpay attention! Kubu's focus is all about improving the lives of his fellow natives and the inherent good of the man ensures he is excellent company! Despite this only being my second read in this exceptional series, set in modern day Botswana, the writing duo of Michael Stanley (Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip) have already established a firm place on my 'must read' list. US stocks have surged too high and are now in a "death zone", Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson said. CLEVELAND Legendary Cleveland singer-songwriter and radio personality Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72, following a months-long fight with lung Pictured was a head and shoulders shot of Michael Stanley singing into a microphone. Superintendent David Kubu Bengu when his own father is murdered. Somebody once said that if you love your job then its not really work. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, based in Cleveland, issued a statement Saturday, remembering Stanley as our citys most beloved musician, songwriter and rocker., His heartland music resonated with legions of listeners, and his concerts set attendance records and took on mythic proportions. We will miss Michael dearly. Survivors include daughters Anna Sary (Christian) and Sarah Sharp (Aaron); his sister, Nancy Oosterhoudt and niece Claire Kloss; his wife, Ilsa Glanzberg and stepson Cole Sweeney; and his five grandchildren Mallory Sidoti (Mike), Aidan Kraus, Brody Kraus, Wren Sary and Phoebe Sary. This mystery, #5 in the series featuring Botswana policeman David "Kubu" Bengu, was just plain excellent. 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Michael Christensen died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk. Get Superstar Spotlights on Linda Ronstadt, Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Ringo Starr, Tina Turner, Dionne Warwick, Chicago, Barbra Streisand, Olivia Newton-John, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Carly Simon & Duran Duran! That song and a 1983 follow-up, the Cleveland-inspired My Town, which also cracked the top 40, were early staples of a nascent MTV. Peace., Joe Walsh, another Cleveland rock hero and a player on Stanleys second album in the 1970s paid homage. The chief is murdered and some elders. Michael has always been a master at the craft of songwriting. The obituary was Michael Stanley, who became known nationally for a radio hit in 1981 but was the very symbol of rock n roll for decades in the city of Cleveland, died Friday at age 72. This is my first full length Michael Stanley novel featuring Inspector Kubu. We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2023, at the age of 66, Stanley Michael Black of Etters, Pennsylvania passed away. WebStanley Michael passed away on February 14, 2023 in Dove Creek, Colorado. After the breakup, Stanley returned to solo albums and also hooked up with the bands the Resonators and the Ghost Poets, releasing work on Razor & Tie or his own labels. The funeral service will be private, and Stanley will be buried at Lake View Cemetery, the family said. Less than two hours after Stanley's death was announced, the radio station shared a letter he wrote to fans in his final days, beginning with him saying, "If you're reading this then I am off to catch up with that big club tour in the sky."
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